{"id":65828,"date":"2025-08-01T13:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T21:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=65828"},"modified":"2025-12-10T11:54:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T19:54:31","slug":"25-play-based-learning-activities-for-preschoolers-and-kindergarteners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/25-play-based-learning-activities-for-preschoolers-and-kindergarteners\/65828","title":{"rendered":"Number &#038; Counting Activities for Preschoolers: 25 Fun + Easy Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\" style=\"color:#fae550;background-color:#7956c5\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ae92e9\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities.png\" alt=\"Mother and young children playing together in a preschool room. \" class=\"wp-image-32039\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities-300x100.png 300w, 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style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a341643e242f8dd8c5a4c41eea1d9c29\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#why\" title=\"\"><strong><strong>Why Play-Based Activities Matter in Early Childhood<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3319d78ab1ad05da1ca354e4ea1b0e8\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#reading\" title=\"\"><strong>Play-Based Reading Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd59be4daf080ebf37620dc8b03416ed\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#math\" title=\"\"><strong><strong>Play-Based Math Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b619d4fe11918c36a22ddd913305bd9\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><strong><a href=\"#science\" title=\"\"><strong><strong>Science and Nature Play<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78ab3e309e753c88ba94300fe4397825\" id=\"young\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#sensory\" title=\"\">Sensory and Motor Skills Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-56985b2e302cc8deb921c277a1442649\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#pretend\" title=\"\">Dramatic and Pretend Play Ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-abb225a9530cbb940aaebda1eecf2044\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><strong><a href=\"#parents\" title=\"\">Tips for Parents and Teachers Using These Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"why\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong>What Is Play Based Learning &amp; Why Is It Important in Early Childhood<\/strong><\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">The term <strong>\u201cplay-based learning\u201d refers to the way kids learn as they play<\/strong>. This form of learning isn\u2019t restricted to academics; it also includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d57be4efe81c05923794665725166774\">\n<li>social-emotional skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fine and gross motor development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> problem-solving <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>critical thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>creativity <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>imagination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">In general, the younger kids are, the more they can learn while playing, but this approach is beneficial at all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kids-playing-with-balls.png\" alt=\"Two children playing together with a bin of colorful balls. \" class=\"wp-image-26889\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kids-playing-with-balls.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kids-playing-with-balls-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kids-playing-with-balls-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kids-playing-with-balls-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kids-playing-with-balls-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);line-height:1.5\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/publications.aap.org\/pediatrics\/article\/142\/3\/e20182058\/38649\/The-Power-of-Play-A-Pediatric-Role-in-Enhancing?autologincheck=redirected\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">2018 clinical report<\/a> from the American Academy of Pediatrics noted: <strong>\u201cPlay is not frivolous: it enhances brain structure and function and promotes executive function (i.e. the process of learning, rather than the content), which allow us to pursue goals and ignore distractions.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-activities-step3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4de5e3bc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba0ae288 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\" 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a48cbad01a8a0f079442cb914aae17d0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e846a82e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns state_post_call_out_area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3da10676 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Play-based learning is usually:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoyable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-chosen\/Self-directed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unstructured<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imaginative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Empowering<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">While parents or teachers may guide the play or provide some parameters, <strong>kids usually choose the activity and make up the rules for these games on their own<\/strong>. In many cases, they don\u2019t even realize they\u2019re learning\u2014they\u2019re just having fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">A big part of the experience is <strong>learning <em>how<\/em> to learn<\/strong> and understanding that it\u2019s okay to take risks and make mistakes. Children can carry this knowledge over to more formalized education, making them more resilient inside the classroom and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61a6ce8c3be40ebdac101ad048a3498f\"><em>Try some of these play-based learning activities with your own child to see the benefits!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin\" id=\"reading\"><strong>Play-Based Reading Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Leap Frog Letters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Draw green \u201clily pads\u201d with sidewalk chalk, and write a letter in each one. As your child hops from letter to letter, ask them to name each one and say the sound it stands for out loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">They can also practice spelling by jumping from one letter to the next. To increase the creative aspect, encourage them to use the chalk to add fish, ducks, plants, and other elements to their \u201cpond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leap-frog-letters-800x1200.png\" alt=\"A young boy with a big smile on his face jumping on chalk drawn letters on a sidewalk. \" class=\"wp-image-66163\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leap-frog-letters-800x1200.png 800w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leap-frog-letters-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leap-frog-letters-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/leap-frog-letters.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hero-cta-component class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-hero-cta-component\"><\/hero-cta-component>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Letter Blends Hop-Walk-Run<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Use your sidewalk chalk for this one or make notecards with individual letters written on them instead. Draw or lay the letters on the ground, spacing them about 12 inches apart (or more for older kids). Start by jumping from letter to letter, saying the sound the letter makes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Next, walk across the letters slowly, blending them together to figure out the word. Finally, run across the letters, saying the whole word at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-chalk-letter-1200x855.jpg\" alt=\"A young child writing with chalk on the sidewalk while outside playing. \" class=\"wp-image-66134\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-chalk-letter-1200x855.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-chalk-letter-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-chalk-letter-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-chalk-letter-1536x1094.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-chalk-letter.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Phonemes I Spy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Choose one or more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basicknowledge101.com\/pdf\/literacy\/44Phonemes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">phonemes<\/a> (the sounds made by individual letters and letter blends) to target, then look for them when you\u2019re out and about. For instance, if you choose \/ch\/ and \/igh\/, your child might point out the sign for \u201cHigh Street,\u201d and identify \u201ccheddar cheese\u201d at the grocery store. Keep track of how many you find, and see who can spot the most throughout the day!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Phonemic-awareness-1200x692.png\" alt=\"A young child holding the letter a and letter d with cards that have a picture of an apple and donut. \" class=\"wp-image-9541\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Phonemic-awareness-1200x692.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Phonemic-awareness-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Phonemic-awareness-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Phonemic-awareness.png 1442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Playdough Word Stamp<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Buy a set of letter stamps (be sure to get one that includes both upper and lowercase letters), or use alphabet magnets or beads instead. Roll out some playdough, then stamp words onto it. This is a fun way to practice spelling or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/what-are-high-frequency-words-first-100-printable-list\/21583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">high-frequency words<\/a>. (For younger kids, try having them make the letters themselves out of the playdough instead.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/first-grade-math-activities-child-playdough-stamp.jpg\" alt=\"A young child learning while playing with play dough. \" class=\"wp-image-50198\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/first-grade-math-activities-child-playdough-stamp.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/first-grade-math-activities-child-playdough-stamp-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/first-grade-math-activities-child-playdough-stamp-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Stuffed Animal Stories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Reading isn\u2019t just about decoding the letters on the page\u2014it\u2019s also important to make sure kids actually understand what they\u2019re reading. Retelling a story in their own words is one key way to ensure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/reading-comprehension-strategies\/29464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reading comprehension<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">After reading a book, invite your child to share the story with you using their favorite stuffed animals or other toys to stand in for the characters. Ask questions like \u201cWhy do you think [character] did that?\u201d or \u201cWhat would you have done instead?\u201d as they retell the tale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-stuffed-animals.jpg\" alt=\"A pile of cute stuffed animals sitting together on the floor. \" class=\"wp-image-41512\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-stuffed-animals.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-stuffed-animals-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-stuffed-animals-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"math\" style=\"color:#033eaa;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong>Play-Based Math Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Domino Math<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Depending on how you lay them out, dominos can represent all sorts of math concepts and equations. Practice counting by drawing a domino and having your child point to and count the dots. Then have them lay the dominos along a number line based on their totals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Ask kids which side has more dots to work on comparing numbers. Turn a domino sideways, and it becomes an addition, subtraction, or multiplication equation. There are so many options to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/first-grade-math-activities-dominoes.jpg\" alt=\"A pile of colorful dominos on a blue background. \" class=\"wp-image-50192\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/first-grade-math-activities-dominoes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/first-grade-math-activities-dominoes-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/first-grade-math-activities-dominoes-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Bingo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">This classic crowd favorite is terrific for number recognition practice! You can also customize the boards to practice various math concepts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">For instance, create boards that contain only products (total when numbers are multiplied together) of numbers one to 10. Then, draw flashcards and have kids solve the equation and mark off the appropriate squares on their cards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Pipe Cleaner Shapes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Provide a pile of colorful pipe cleaners and have fun bending them into various shapes, naming them as you go. This works for both 2D and 3D shapes, and is great for developing hand-eye coordination too. You can even combine all your shapes together to make cool abstract sculptures. Tip: Try adding disposable drinking straws into the mix too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pipe-Cleaner-Shapes-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Hands creating colorful pipe cleaner shapes. \" class=\"wp-image-66127\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pipe-Cleaner-Shapes-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pipe-Cleaner-Shapes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pipe-Cleaner-Shapes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pipe-Cleaner-Shapes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pipe-Cleaner-Shapes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Number Parking Lot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">If you\u2019ve got a big collection of toy cars, you\u2019ll love this one! Use masking tape to label each car with a number, and create a \u201cparking lot\u201d with numbered spaces to match. You can do this on a piece of paper or with sidewalk chalk outdoors. Kids will have fun \u201cvrrr-ooming\u201d each car into the appropriate spot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">To build additional skills like cardinality or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/what-is-subitizing\/27911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">subitization<\/a>, write numbers on the cars and corresponding dots or tally marks in the parking spaces, or make each car the answer to a math equation written in the lot.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_2025743510-1200x700.jpg\" alt=\"A colorful chart of numbers from one to forty. \" class=\"wp-image-2352\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;width:746px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_2025743510-1200x700.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_2025743510-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_2025743510-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_2025743510-1536x897.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_2025743510-2048x1195.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Sticky Note Shape Hunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Draw various shapes on individual sticky notes, then have kids attach them to items around the house or classroom that match. For instance, they could place a sticky note with a rectangle on the TV screen or a book cover; a sticky note with a circle on a bowl; a sticky note with a cylinder on a water bottle, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sticky-Note-Shape.jpg\" alt=\"A yellow sticky note on the wall that has a black square drawn on it. \" class=\"wp-image-66173\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sticky-Note-Shape.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sticky-Note-Shape-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sticky-Note-Shape-768x750.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"science\" style=\"color:#033eaa;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong>Science and Nature Play<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Five Senses Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">As you explore your favorite outdoor area, stop from time to time to identify what you can see, hear, smell, feel, and even taste (use safety precautions, of course). You can write these down as you go, or simply take the opportunity to appreciate what\u2019s all around you. This not only teaches the observation skills essential to science\u2014it also develops mindfulness skills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/spring-activities-child-smelling-flower.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl outside smelling a group of pretty pink flowers. \" class=\"wp-image-49533\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;width:746px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/spring-activities-child-smelling-flower.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/spring-activities-child-smelling-flower-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/spring-activities-child-smelling-flower-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Bubble Blowing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">This is a perennial kid (and adult!) favorite, and it actually involves a lot of different science concepts. Experiment with blowing faster or slower, making differently shaped wands from pipe cleaners, or seeing how high your bubbles can float before they pop. So much of science is just about asking \u201cwhy?\u201d or \u201chow?\u201d and then trying to find the answers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Fun summer bubble blowing party play based activity idea for kids.\" class=\"wp-image-58287\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bubble-Party-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Paint Mixing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Most adults know that yellow and blue make green, and adding white will make something paler or \u201cpastel.\u201d Kids can learn these facts by memorization, but it\u2019s a lot more fun to discover them through play! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Give little ones red, yellow, blue, white, and black finger paints, then let them mix away! When they\u2019re done, they can paint a masterpiece or store their paints away for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint.png\" alt=\"A young child learning as they mix different colors of paint together on a paint pallet. \" class=\"wp-image-32030\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Magic Magnets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">A set of toy magnets gives kids so many fun ways to explore. They can experiment to find which objects the magnet will stick to, play with attracting and repelling, make their own compass, or use a magnet to guide a metal ball through a DIY maze\u2014the list goes on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-magnet.jpg\" alt=\"A young child playing with magnets. \" class=\"wp-image-37741\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-magnet.jpg 798w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-magnet-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-magnet-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Loose Parts Play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Fill a bin with all sorts of random, kid-safe items: cardboard boxes and cardboard pieces, nuts and bolts, scraps of fabric, smooth wood pieces, styrofoam and bubble wrap, disposable cups and silverware\u2014anything and everything goes, as long as it\u2019s safe and age-appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-fabric-scraps.jpg\" alt=\"A pile of loose fabrics of different textures and sizes. \" class=\"wp-image-66135\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-fabric-scraps.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-fabric-scraps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-fabric-scraps-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-fabric-scraps-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-fabric-scraps-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">This collection is perfect for unguided experimentation and imaginative play, or you can give kids <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activities-for-kids\/40979\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">STEM challenges<\/a>. For instance, \u201cHow tall of a tower can you build with these items?\u201d or \u201cInvent a brand-new machine and explain what it\u2019s for.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"sensory\" style=\"color:#033eaa;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong>Sensory and Motor Skills Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Tweezer Transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Round up some toy tweezers, muffin tins or small plastic bowls, and pompoms or small toys. Ask your child to move items from one muffin tin well or bowl to another, using the tweezers instead of their fingers. As they move them, they can also sort them by color, size, or other attributes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pom-pom-tweezer-one-to-one-correspondence.jpg\" alt=\"A colorful pile of pom pom balls with a small cup and a plastic tweezers for a fun play based activity. \" class=\"wp-image-40081\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pom-pom-tweezer-one-to-one-correspondence.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pom-pom-tweezer-one-to-one-correspondence-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pom-pom-tweezer-one-to-one-correspondence-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Paper Snowflakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Scissors skills definitely take some practice to master. Start younger kids off by drawing curved and zigzag lines across scrap paper for them to cut. Show older ones how to fold paper and create their own snowflakes. Since each one is unique\u2014just like real snowflakes\u2014they\u2019ll never get tired of seeing what they can create. You can also teach them how to create paper doll chains, then encourage them to experiment with other designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Preschool-Weather-Activities-Snowflakes.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful paper snowflakes cut from white paper and laid on a light blue background. \" class=\"wp-image-65967\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Preschool-Weather-Activities-Snowflakes.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Preschool-Weather-Activities-Snowflakes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Preschool-Weather-Activities-Snowflakes-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Preschool-Weather-Activities-Snowflakes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Preschool-Weather-Activities-Snowflakes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Roll and Move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">You\u2019ll need a pair of dice for this play-based learning activity. First, assign a movement to each number 1 to 6. (i.e. 1 = jump, 2 = walk backwards, 3 = spin around, etc.). Then, roll both dice. The number on the left indicates the movement, while the one on the right shows how many times to do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YoungBoyRollingThrowingADice.png\" alt=\"A young child rolling a pair of dice in a fun learning game. \" class=\"wp-image-2910\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YoungBoyRollingThrowingADice.png 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YoungBoyRollingThrowingADice-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YoungBoyRollingThrowingADice-1200x563.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YoungBoyRollingThrowingADice-768x360.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">For instance, if you roll a 2 and a 5, walk backwards for five steps. To turn this into a game, set a goal number, like 50. Keep track of the number of jumps, steps, spins, etc. each player takes. The first player to the goal wins!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Sensory Bins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">A sensory bin is exactly what it sounds like: a container full of items that stimulate the senses. Common items include rice, beans, sand, water, ice, rocks, beads, dry pasta, shaving cream, or popcorn kernels. Include items for scooping and measuring, like cups and spoons, along with letter and number magnets, or small toys to discover and dig out. Here are a few possible combinations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ab833a8d5c91f7356805a4c644bc086\">\n<li>Dirt and pebbles, toy shovels, small buckets, twigs, and toy dinosaurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water, ice cubes, shaving cream, floating toys, measuring cups, funnels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rice, popcorn kernels, beans, letter and number beads, forks and spoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice letter recognition with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/alphabet-sensory-bin-activity\/10789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">alphabet sensory bin<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Shutterstock-Sensory-Bin.png\" alt=\"A young girl playing in a brightly colored rice sensory bin with plastic eggs. \" class=\"wp-image-2881\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Shutterstock-Sensory-Bin.png 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Shutterstock-Sensory-Bin-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Shutterstock-Sensory-Bin-1200x563.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Shutterstock-Sensory-Bin-768x360.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Obstacle Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">A DIY obstacle course can use anything and everything at hand! Jump across stepping stones, balance along a fallen log, climb steps and hop back down, weave in and out among stuffed animals \u2026 just use whatever you can find and your creativity. Kids can race each other, try to beat their own best time, or simply enjoy creating new courses to tackle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-obsticle-course.jpg\" alt=\"A young boy playing outside with friends in a fun DIY obstacle course. \" class=\"wp-image-66137\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-obsticle-course.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-obsticle-course-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-obsticle-course-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-obsticle-course-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-obsticle-course-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"pretend\" style=\"color:#033eaa;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong>Dramatic and Pretend Play Ideas<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Restaurant Role Play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">This is the kind of make-believe play that lets kids practice a lot of real-life skills. Taking orders and interacting with \u201ccustomers\u201d builds social skills. Creating a menu and \u201cpreparing\u201d meals incorporates creativity and motor skills. Kids can even make trips to the \u201cgrocery store\u201d to buy what they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Cooking-Show.png\" alt=\"Two young children wearing brightly colored aprons and chef hats in the kitchen learning how to cook. \" class=\"wp-image-58151\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Cooking-Show.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Cooking-Show-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Cooking-Show-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Add in math practice by creating a bill at the end of the meal. Want to make the experience even more meaningful? Let your child take everyone\u2019s \u201corders\u201d at the dinner table and bring them their actual food!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Dress Up Box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Every kid should have a box full of clothes, shoes, hats, and other accessories to help spark their creativity during imaginative play. Look for fun finds at yard sales and thrift stores, and be sure to stash old Halloween costumes in there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-dress-up-box.jpg\" alt=\"A gray bin that has fun dress up clothes overflowing from it. \" class=\"wp-image-66139\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-dress-up-box.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-dress-up-box-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-dress-up-box-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-dress-up-box-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-dress-up-box-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">And Then \u2026 Storytelling Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">For some kids, making up stories comes easily. Others, though, may have trouble coming up with ideas. Try this storytelling game to help them get started. Start a story, such as: \u201cOnce upon a time, a dragon and a chicken met up in the woods, where they were picking blackberries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">They both reached for the same berry at the same time, and then \u2026\u201d Your child continues the tale from there. When they get stuck, give them another short prompt ending with \u201cand then \u2026\u201d to help move the story along.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Desktop-no-scroll.png\" alt=\"10,000 ways for your child to love learning! ABCmouse free 30 day trial. \" class=\"wp-image-57442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Desktop-no-scroll.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Desktop-no-scroll-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Desktop-no-scroll-768x374.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Mobile-no-scroll.png\" alt=\"10,000 ways for your child to love learning! ABCmouse free 30 day trial. \" class=\"wp-image-57443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Mobile-no-scroll.png 508w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Long-Text-CTA_Mobile-no-scroll-246x300.png 246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Toy Animal Zoo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Set up a zoo in your living room or backyard! Do some research and give each stuffed or toy animal its own \u201chabitat.\u201d Make informative signs for each display based on your research. Then, dress as zoo guides or zoologists and offer a tour to guests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Stuffed-animals-lined-up.png\" alt=\"A bunch of cute stuffed animals sitting on a red blanket on a couch. \" class=\"wp-image-31679\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Stuffed-animals-lined-up.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Stuffed-animals-lined-up-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Stuffed-animals-lined-up-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-701c2d95 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Home Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Turn your own book collection into a working library! Draw barcode stickers on (removable) adhesive labels, and organize your books into sections like those at the library. Set up a table with a \u201ccheckout scanner\u201d, create a few cozy reading nooks, then invite folks in to browse, read, and \u201ccheck out\u201d books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-books-library.jpg\" alt=\"A shelf with a lot of colorful library books for young kids to read on it. \" class=\"wp-image-66140\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-books-library.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-books-library-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-books-library-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-books-library-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Play-Based-Learning-Activity-Ideas-books-library-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"parents\" style=\"color:#033eaa;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong>Tips for Parents and Teachers Using These Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4c1dd492 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ec2e7a44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-activities-step3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9638fc67 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mouse-With-IPAD-Figure-large-scaled.png\" alt=\"ABC mouse holding an iPad with fun and educational games ready to play. \" class=\"wp-image-66242\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mouse-With-IPAD-Figure-large-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mouse-With-IPAD-Figure-large-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mouse-With-IPAD-Figure-large-1200x967.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mouse-With-IPAD-Figure-large-768x619.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mouse-With-IPAD-Figure-large-1536x1237.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mouse-With-IPAD-Figure-large-2048x1650.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a7c2ea84447aea4576c504a35468f37e is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e846a82e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns state_post_call_out_area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3da10676 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-225a3a267ebe88a39ba7d8b64df64c40\" style=\"color:#00a80b;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Do: Let your child take the lead.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad72e5d1428000f06cfafd72fc5ebc8c\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Don&#8217;t: Try to control the game.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-frosted-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);line-height:1.5\">You can provide ideas for play-based learning, along with some supplies and parameters. But once the play gets going, resist the urge to steer the play in any particular direction. <strong>When kids are young, they\u2019re learning <em>something<\/em> from almost everything they do.<\/strong> So even if the game isn\u2019t exactly what you expected, as long as it\u2019s safe, embrace it and play along.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4c1dd492 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ec2e7a44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-activities-step3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9638fc67 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44d9aa659f367ea514d436d2891b56db is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e846a82e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns state_post_call_out_area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3da10676 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7245a98db1f40f693a829821f5437279\" style=\"color:#00a80b;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Do: Encourage creative thinking.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e69520e826a12bebe468155db76fb5d8\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Don&#8217;t: Focus on \u201cright answers\u201d or the \u201cright way\u201d to do it.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba0ae288 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1815\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Do-Re-Me-Figure-scaled.png\" alt=\"Do- Re- Me- Mouse holding onto a boquet of colorful balloons.  \" class=\"wp-image-66095\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Do-Re-Me-Figure-scaled.png 1815w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Do-Re-Me-Figure-213x300.png 213w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Do-Re-Me-Figure-851x1200.png 851w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Do-Re-Me-Figure-768x1083.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Do-Re-Me-Figure-1089x1536.png 1089w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Do-Re-Me-Figure-1452x2048.png 1452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1815px) 100vw, 1815px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-frosted-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);line-height:1.5\"><strong>If you give kids a challenge, let them come up with their own way to solve the problem. <\/strong>For example, when playing a board game, children often make up their own rules. As long as everyone in the game agrees to play that way, that\u2019s okay! Worry less about \u201cthe instructions say to do this\u201d and more about having fun and trying something new.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4c1dd492 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ec2e7a44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-activities-step3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9638fc67 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba0ae288 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2146\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-scaled.png\" alt=\"ABC Mouse holding a green crown ready to write in a notebook. \" class=\"wp-image-64233\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-scaled.png 2146w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-1006x1200.png 1006w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-768x916.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-1288x1536.png 1288w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ABC-Mouse-Reading-Figure-1717x2048.png 1717w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2146px) 100vw, 2146px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8bea56256036196cb617dff2708e61d7 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e846a82e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns state_post_call_out_area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3da10676 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c57bf0e66a85b57f311c84c272720abd\" style=\"color:#00a80b;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Do: Let them try and fail.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c913a71b9a8162b0c7c707bc4affad7\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Don&#8217;t: Say, \u201cHere, let me do that for you.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-frosted-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">It\u2019s so tempting to help kids with a task, but when we do, we risk sending the message that they can\u2019t or don\u2019t need to learn to do it themselves. When you give your child a new toy or gadget, let them experiment with it for a bit, no guidance provided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-frosted-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Over time, they\u2019ll work out how to get it started, how to get the lid off, or how to put the pieces together all on their own. <strong>Discovering something for themselves makes them much more likely to remember how to do it later.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4c1dd492 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ec2e7a44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-activities-step3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9638fc67 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4730a2899c0289babf363f8938b5608b is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e846a82e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns state_post_call_out_area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3da10676 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18bc4c411a68ca7d15d2e4d348d9ad89\" style=\"color:#00a80b;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Do: Ask open-ended questions about their experiences.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad1e5ec65afd390e1d1feb5a7750e15c\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Don&#8217;t: Test their knowledge constantly.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba0ae288 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer u-m-hide\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Flowers-Figure.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse holding a colorful bouquet of flowers.\" class=\"wp-image-57898\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Flowers-Figure.png 600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Flowers-Figure-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Flowers-Figure-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-frosted-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);line-height:1.5\">For some play-based learning games, you\u2019ll need to ask very targeted questions, like \u201cWho has the least number of cards left?\u201d or \u201cWhich one of these has 7 dots?\u201d But <strong>more authentic learning comes from open-ended questions<\/strong>, like \u201cWhat do all these things have in common?\u201d or \u201cWhat made you try doing it that way?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4c1dd492 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ec2e7a44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9638fc67 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba0ae288 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer u-m-hide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mice-Group-Figure.png\" alt=\"ABC Mouse and friends ready to jump out of the screen and play!\" class=\"wp-image-66104\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mice-Group-Figure.png 600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mice-Group-Figure-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b36d7507bed361662aacef9e8ddc2b37 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e846a82e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns state_post_call_out_area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3da10676 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae77ba7c71247300796978c4b50e4125\" style=\"color:#00a80b;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Do: Believe your child learns through all sorts of play.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d388b6fb6b28904b615cb3a647d483f\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Don&#8217;t: Fill your child\u2019s time with too many structured activities.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-frosted-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);line-height:1.5\">Team sports, music lessons, games with lots of rules\u2014there are benefits to all of these types of play and learning.<strong> But unstructured play encourages creative thinking and problem solving and builds a strong sense of independence too. <\/strong>Make time for both structured and unstructured play in your child\u2019s schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4c1dd492 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ec2e7a44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-activities-step3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9638fc67 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91c28355b7423af3b1d2663fa52fa9ef is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-orange-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e846a82e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns state_post_call_out_area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3da10676 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b4bd80c03de98fada855efd5f9b81cf\" style=\"color:#00a80b;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Do: Provide simple toys and items that encourage creativity.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1817780e8a9ae725cb7242ef19c4e921\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\">Don&#8217;t: Restrict their toys and games to those \u201cdesigned for learning.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba0ae288 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer u-m-hide\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2046\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-Open-Arms-scaled.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse figure open arms.\" class=\"wp-image-57854\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px;width:286px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-Open-Arms-scaled.png 2046w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-Open-Arms-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-Open-Arms-959x1200.png 959w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-Open-Arms-768x961.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-Open-Arms-1228x1536.png 1228w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Figure-Open-Arms-1637x2048.png 1637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2046px) 100vw, 2046px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Learning toys and games definitely have their place. But pretty much any toy, game, or kid-friendly item can lead to learning opportunities. A box of pipe cleaners and beads allows for all sorts of imaginative play, from making shapes to designing jewelry to creating patterns and more. A stack of newspapers and masking tape can become just about anything when combined with a strong imagination. Here are some more play-based learning items to keep in your rotation:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fcb47f1ca52f91bc3e9790c43e7d8ef\">\n<li>Building blocks of all kinds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardboard boxes and tubes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn, rope, and fabric scraps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kid-friendly tools (knives made to cut cardboard but not skin, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small pieces of styrofoam and wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empty containers, with and without lids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finger puppets, dolls, and figurines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pattern blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toy food and kitchen supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnifying glass, binoculars, and microscopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring tools (rulers, tapes, cups, scales, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Legal Disclaimer:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Any information, materials, or links to third-party resources are provided for informational purposes only. 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Launch pom-poms and explore force, motion, and simple engineering concepts.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/kids-science-experiment-how-to-build-a-simple-catapult\/83499\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-88920\" class=\"wp-block-post post-88920 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-holidays-and-seasons tag-spring\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mothers-Day-Cards-Homemade.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mothers-Day-Cards-Homemade.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mothers-Day-Cards-Homemade-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mothers-Day-Cards-Homemade-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/homemade-mothers-day-card-ideas\/88920\" target=\"_self\" >20+ Homemade Mother&#8217;s Day Card Ideas<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Creative homemade Mother\u2019s Day card ideas for kids, from flower crafts to heart designs and easy printables for meaningful, handmade gifts.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/homemade-mothers-day-card-ideas\/88920\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-88733\" class=\"wp-block-post post-88733 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-nature tag-science\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-plant-seeds-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-plant-seeds-1.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-plant-seeds-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-plant-seeds-1-768x345.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/plant-science-experiments\/88733\" target=\"_self\" >20+ Plant Science Experiments &amp; 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